Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.640.12 - Abandoned containers
Rule 12.
(1) Storage
containers and other containers that are used at a storage facility to hold
bulk pesticide or pesticide rinsates are considered abandoned if they have been
out of service for more than 6 months because of a weakness or leak or have
been out of service for any reason for more than 2years.
(2) Abandoned underground containers,
including abandoned underground catch basins, shall be thoroughly cleaned by
triple rinsing, or the equivalent, and removed from the ground or thoroughly
cleaned and filled with an inert solid. All connections and vents shall be
disconnected and sealed. A record of the catch basin size, location, and method
of closing shall be maintained at the storage facility or as otherwise provided
for in this rule.
(3) Abandoned
aboveground containers shall be thoroughly cleaned by triple rinsing or the
equivalent. All valves and connections on the containers shall be removed and
the openings shall be sealed.
(4) A
secondary containment facility is not considered abandoned merely because there
have been no spills in the secondary containment area.
(5) Full compliance with the provisions of
this rule is required 90 days after the effective date of this rule.
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